AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBitcoin: Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings remain unclear: wallets tracked by Arkham held 1,750 BTC in June, down from a peak of about 13,000, but the government disputes the lower figure and has not issued an updated balance. Business: Dr Trashi Wangyel has been elected president of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Indian audio brand boAt has also entered Bhutan, expanding its sales of audio products, smartwatches and chargers. Health: Bhutan’s cancer registry recorded 3,172 new cases and 1,461 deaths from 2019 to 2022, highlighting the need for prevention, early detection and patient support. Regional ties: Bhutan’s central bank governor met Bangladesh’s counterpart in Bangkok to discuss trade and financial cooperation. At BIMSTEC’s first Home Ministers’ meeting, Bhutan joined six other members in adopting a declaration to strengthen cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking and other regional threats. Development Finance: India handed over Nu 290 crore for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan projects.
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